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In reply to the discussion: A six year old boy accused me of grabbing him by the neck and choking him [View all]AnotherMother4Peace
(4,260 posts)accountable, and you should be awarded monetary damages. There needs to be protection for those that take on the tough job of teaching, especially substitutes who some kids view as fair game. I knew a wonderful kindergarten teacher who was accused of sexual abuse by a little girl in her class. After much angst and stress, an investigation showed that the allegations were false, initiated by the mother who was looking for a monetary settlement.
My son once subbed in a primary class. A little boy in the class had a 1 on 1 attendant. That person was absent that day. Well, the boy created an unteachable situation, and my son called the office several times, and eventually the boy finished out the day in the principal's office. AND my son left copious notes for the teacher.
Substitutes are often hesitant about calling the office/principal because they don't want to be viewed as unable to handle the class and student behaviors. Subbing can be a wonderful profession (with precautions).